MB7 Previews: Wednesday
The five qualifying groups were covered on Monday & Tuesday, and our final predictions will be posted Thursday. So what’s for today you ask? A lot of non-sense. Osters calls this the Fun Day: we just start talking and see what happens.
The first draft of the OFFICIAL MB7 BRACKETS are available. The brackets will change a little bit Saturday morning based on who else shows up and who punks us by bailing at the last minute. Download these brackets and keep them handy while watching the videos throughout the week.
MB7 Previews: Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs
FRUSHOUR THEORY
Although we’ve had the same champion four times, there really does seem to be a lot of parity. In a one-game match, anyone can beat anyone. And while this is true, the Commish believes there are only seven people that have a legitimate shot to wear the gold at the end of the day.
SLEEPERS
There’s always a lot of talk about the Top 16, but we should also be talking about some of those folks outside of the Top 16. While some of these guys are household names (well, at least in my house), many of the guys are flying below the radar? Who could be this year’s sleepers? A & A make their predictions. (NOTE: no host or hostesses were hurt during the filming of this video. These two knuckleheads are like brother and sister — there’s no need to call the police.)
MONKEY-BOROUGHS
First, there was a group of ballers from Logansport, Ind. Then came the Tony Olds-led crew from Pennine Ridge in Grand Ledge, Mich. Next was the biggest of them all — the Southern Monkeyball Conference – hailing mostly from Alabama. And now a new faction has popped up. Over the last year no group has played more tournaments than the Prison City Bandits of Jackson, Mich. We’ve affectionately dubbed these cliques the Monkey-boroughs.
SPOTLIGHT ON ANDI
If you didn’t know it already, Andi likes to talk. She’s also quick on her feet. So her partner-in-crime decided to come up with some off-topic Monkeyball questions to see what is going on in that little, blonde head.
OHIO MONKEYBALL
We’ve all been there before. Bored. Living in middle-of-nowhere-Ohio. Nothing to do. “Hey, let’s make a Monkeyball video.” Why not? We’ll see these three Kubackis (Dan, Dave & Jillian) on Saturday. Ohio representin’. (And, yes, a Monkeyball rope was lost in the making of this video.)
OLD ORCHARD (circa 2003)
People often ask, why do you call it the “Old Orchard?” Well, because it actually used to be a functioning orchard. A few years ago the orchard was closed, I think in order to make room for our Monkeyball grounds. One fall evening when Jim Blair and Co. were making their unbelievable cider, I decided to film a little and then play around with some Mac video editing software. The following video was my masterpiece. This video still makes me thirst for Witte’s Orchard cider, and I’m pretty sure JB still watches this video once a week. (Umm, just so you know, that is ground-up apple mush coming out of the tube.)
Everything I thought I knew about the state of Ohio has been thrown into question. Video editing skillz AND dance moves? Bravo, Ohio.
DK…I have to disagree on one point. That video actually solidifies what I thought I knew about Ohio. Typical of the Buckeye nation. I do concur, however, Bravo, Ohio.
Ah, it all makes sense now. Good to see Tressel has found work. Although I hope this doesn’t prompt a Sports Illustrated investigation of monkeyballers’ tattoos.
That raises an interesting point….who will be the first to get a monkeyball tattoo?
Dean, with his 4 medals? Casey, since he never wears a shirt? Hagen, because nothing looks better with a tiny tshirt than a monkeyball tramp stamp?
Something tells me that I am either A:not being welcomed openly on the main court or B: there is an immense amount of #9 fear out there. I am beginning to understand why so many of the top SOMOCO Ballers are staying home this weekend.
You and your tiny tee are not only welcomed, but expected to be on the main court. If you’re not at least final four, Osters will shave her head.
Elaine…did you hear the Commish say that Sean CANNOT win gold?
That is a drop the ropes and walk away type zing Salmon.
Thanks for the comments on the video–Ohio is coming to play. And when I say that, I mean we are driving to Michigan to play.
Oh and no Tressel or Buckeye apologist here…I’m thankfully closer to Ann Arbor than Columbus. See you all in a few days.
Jason, you of all people shouldn’t try to get me all riled up. I’m trying very hard not to be drawn into the fray this year. If I gave Osters a pass on her piece of crap apology video, why shouldn’t I do the same for the Commish? Sean will have his day at some point in time. Until then, my money’s on you fella. Don’t let me down!!
My analysis is crap, Elaine? Don’t make me pull this car over and ban you from the site. Everyone else is having a good time on here.
Ok, easy. Elaine…you and I both know that Sean has skillz. I posted the above only to practice my smack talk. Thats all i got this weekend; unable to rely on my game. This is all for fun; “can’t we all just get alomg”?
My previous post makes it sounds like I don’t think my son can win gold either and that’s far from the truth. I know he’s got what it takes; but if I say too much and he doesn’t do well, that’ll just give Osters ammo to fire at me next year and trust me when I say I’M SICK OF IT.
“alomg” is the same as “along”, just with an accent
I thought you meant alOMG, because Oh My God someone needs to chill. You’re providing ammo when you’re not even trying to do so. After this message I’m going back to my previous strategy: ignore, ignore, ignore. As should everyone else. Game time in 60 hours.
Actually Andy I didn’t think your analysis was crap. I took what you said in stride. In fact I’ve enjoyed just about all of the videos I’ve watched. Jason, we’ll blame this on you. I was going along just fine and you just had to stir the pot.
#9 is that a 3T? I grew out of my 2T and was hoping you’d give me a handy down.
“Salmon” is Cajun for “pot stirrer”. Watch tomorrow’s video, you may be surprised to see where Sean finishes on my bracket.
I wish my mom had my back, she’s never even seen any of my 4 championships:(
Isn’t there a big difference between a “hand me down” and a “handy”? Just sayin.
Now I can go to bed…Wednesday chatter has ended with a bang. Thank you everyone. Looking forward to tomorrow’s chatter…see y’all when my flight lands in MI.
#9’s shirt would come in handy when I use it to poop on:)
Andy, I loved “Salmon” being Cajun for “pot stirrer.” I laughed out loud over that comment and Baby Bob’s. And Dean, thanks for the support. I thoroughly enjoyed your video as well as the other individual ones. It was good to get to put a face to the names I hear of so often.
I can not believe I studied through this onslaught last night. Great stuff. Baby Bob, I plan to throw you in my Baby Bjorn as I make my Final Four run. If you keepthese up I am going to have you face out wearing a “#9 is my Daddy” bib to keep you from droolin’ on my ropes.